Objective To study the combined toxic effects of fluoride and aluminum on the liver of mouse and the probable mechanism. Methods Kunming mice were randomly divided into nine groups and treated with fluoride and aluminum through drinking water:control(tap water)group, 50 mg/L fluoride group, 150 mg/L fluoride group, 200 mg/L aluminum group, 600 mg/L aluminum group, 50 mg/L fluoride+200 mg/L aluminum group, 50 mg/L fluoride+600 mg/L aluminum group, 150 mg/L fluoride+200 mg/L aluminum group, 150 mg/L fluoride+600 mg/L aluminum group. After 24 weeks of treatment, the activity of ALT, AST, the content of TBIL, DBIL, IBIL, ALB, Ca, P and Mg in the serum was determined. Results Different doses of single fluoride or fluoride+aluminum led to significant different changes in the liver function(single fluoride:F=2.61, P0.05). Compared with the control group, the Ca level in the serum decreased in the exposed groups except 150 mg/L fluoride+600 mg/L aluminum group(P0.05). Conclusion The combination of fluoride and aluminum at certain levels has a toxic effect on the liver, but the combination of fluoride and aluminum at high doses shows an antagonistic effect.

BACKGROUND: Therapeutic methods for of peripheral facial nerve injury include surgery, physical therapy and drug treatment, but the treatment effect is not ideal in some certain cases. OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of autologous platelet rich plasma on repair of facial nerve injury. METHODS: The bilateral destroyed buccal nerve branches of the 10 white rabbits were put in silica gel nerve regeneration chamber, one side injected with platelet rich plasma as experimental group, the other side injected with normal saline as control group. The general observation, neuroelectrophysiology detection, histological observation, image analysis and evaluation of facial nerve regeneration recovery were performed at 8 weeks after surgery. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The action potential latency of the orbicularis oris at the experimental side was significantly lower than that at the control side, and the action potential amplitude (M wave) of compound nerve muscle of the experimental side was significantly higher than that of the control side (P < 0.01). Compared with the control side, the regenerative nerves of the experimental side were more mature with more regenerative axons, and the differentiation of myelin sheath was more mature and the thickness of myelin sheath was wel -distributed. Meanwhile, the diameters of axons were closed to the normal diameter, and the nerve axons were more intensive and arranged more regularly, the outer membrane of nerve fiber was thicker and the col agen fiber and elastic fiber layer were increased when compared with the control group. The number of regenerative axons of the control side was less, and the axons were distributed irregularly and poorly developed, and a large number of fibrous connective tissues were observed. The vacuolar degeneration at the control side was more than the experimental side. The regenerated nerve in the experimental side was better than the control side in the diameter of myelinated axon, area, myelin sheath thickness and axon count, and there were significant differences between two groups (P < 0.01). It indicates that platelet rich plasma has a promoting effect in the repair and regeneration of facial nerve.

Objective To investigate characteristics of symptoms, tongue and pulse of high-risk group of stroke, and provide evidence of differential treatment for stroke prevention, diagnosis and treatment of stroke, thus laying a solid foundation on further study of differential treatment system of high-risk groups of stroke. Methods With prospective observational method, 2536 cases of stroke were selected by multi-center screening, and characteristics of TCM symptoms, tongue, pulse and syndrome distribution in different gender and age were observed. Results The top five symptoms were:blurred vision (1670 cases, 65.9%), irritability (1458 cases, 57.5%), limp or pain on waist and knees (1445 cases, 57.1%), dizziness (1286 cases, 50.7%) and dry eyes (1274 cases, 50.2%). The top five tongue and pulse were:white moss (1401 cases, 55.2%), thin moss (1260 cases, 49.7%), string pulse (1201 cases, 47.4%), dark tongue (1168 cases, 46.1%) and red tongue (1027 cases, 40.5%). The detection rate of dizziness, insomnia, white coating, thin coating, etc. were higer in women than that in man (P<0.01). The detection rate of teeth shaking, greasy fur, yellow fur, string pulse, etc. were higher in man than that in woman (P<0.01). The detection rate of teeth shaking, dry eyes, thirst, dark tongue, red tongue, string pulse, etc. in the elderly group were higher than the middle-aged one (P<0.01). The detection rate of irritability, numbness, shortness of breath, scalloped tongue, thin coating, deep pulse, etc. in the middle-aged group was higher than the aged one (P<0.01). Conclusion The clinical manifestations of high-risk group of stroke are complicated. There were root deficiency such as deficiency of spleen and kidney, and branch excess such as wind-fire and phlegm-stasis. Difference and regularity were showed in different gender and different age groups to some extent.

Objective: To explore the effects of local transplantation of autologous adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction (SVF) on the hyperplastic scar (HS) formation in rabbit ears and the mechanism. Methods: Twenty-four New Zealand white rabbits were used to reproduce HSs by making four full-thickness skin defect wounds with a diameter of 1 cm on the ventral surface of left ear of each rabbit. Wound epithelization and local-tissue proliferation were observed, and wound healing (complete epithelization) time and formation time of HS were recorded. The 24 rabbits were divided into SVF group, pure DMEM group, and pure HS group according to the random number table, with 8 rabbits and 32 wounds in each group. On post injury day (PID) 25 (after the complete epithelization of wounds), 0.2 mL of low glucose DMEM medium containing CM-Dil labeled autologous SVF was injected into HSs of rabbits in SVF group, while the same amount of low glucose DMEM medium was injected into HSs of rabbits in pure DMEM group. The frequency of injection was once every 5 days, totally for 3 times. HSs of rabbits in pure HS group did not receive any treatment. On PID 40, HSs of rabbits′ ears in each group were harvested, then the histological form was observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining, the arrangement of collagen in HS was observed by Van Gieson staining, the distribution of CM-Dil-labeled SVF in the HS was observed with fluorescence microscope, and the mRNA expression and the protein expression of transforming growth factor β₁ (TGF-β₁), Smad3, and Smad7 in HS were determined by real-time fluorescent quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting, respectively. Data were processed with one-way analysis of variance and Tukey test. Results: (1) Complete epithelization time of wounds of rabbits′ ears was (20.0±2.0) d post injury, and HSs were formed on PID 25. On PID 40, HSs of rabbits′ ears in pure DMEM group and pure HS group were still in hyperplasia, while those in SVF group became smaller, flat, soft, and light colored. (2) On PID 40, compared with those in pure DMEM group and pure HS group, the number of epithelium foot like structures was more and the amount of inflammatory cells was less. The collagen of HSs of rabbits′ ears in SVF group was arranged more regularly with broader gap between collagens. (3) On PID 40, CM-Dil-labeled SVF could still be observed in the HSs of rabbits′ ears in SVF group. (4) On PID 40, compared with those in pure DMEM group and pure HS group, the mRNA expressions of TGF-β₁ and Smad3 in the HSs of rabbits′ ears in SVF group were significantly down-regulated (P<0.05), while the mRNA expression of Smad7 was significantly up-regulated (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the mRNA expressions of TGF-β₁, Smad3, and Smad7 in the HSs of rabbits′ ears between pure DMEM group and pure HS group (P>0.05). (5) On PID 40, compared with those in pure DMEM group (0.74±0.03, 0.73±0.10, 0.54±0.09) and pure HS group (0.72±0.08, 0.71±0.12, 0.53±0.06), the protein expressions of TGF-β₁ and Smad3 in the HSs of rabbits′ ears in SVF group (0.57±0.06, 0.42±0.09) were significantly down-regulated (P<0.05), while the protein expression of Smad7 (0.71±0.05) was significantly up-regulated (P<0.05). The protein expressions of TGF-β₁, Smad3, and Smad7 in the HSs of rabbits′ ears in pure DMEM group and pure HS group were close (P>0.05). Conclusions Autologous SVF transplantation can inhibit the formation of HS in the early stage of scar formation of rabbit, the mechanism may be related to the TGF-β₁/Smad signaling pathway.

OBJECTIVETo explore the curative effect of reverse bi-pedicle posterior interosseous artery perforator flap in repairing skin and soft tissue defects on the wrist.

METHODSSeven patients with soft tissue defects on the wrist, including simple skin and soft tissue defects in 4 cases and skin and soft tissue defects combined with radial tendon injury in 3 cases, were hospitalized from December 2010 to March 2012. The area of skin defect on the volar side of the wrist ranged from 4.8 cm x 4.0 cm to 6.2 cm x 4.5 cm, while that on the dorsal side ranged from 3.5 cm x 3.2 cm to 6. 5 cm x 5.4 cm. These wounds were respectively caused by traffic injury (3 cases), reamer injury (2 cases), burn (1 case), and tumor resection (1 case). Reverse bi-pedicle posterior interosseous artery perforator flaps were used to repair these defects, with area of one pedicle ranging from 2.5 cm x 2.0 cm to 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm and the area of the other pedicle ranging from 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm to 4.0 cm x 3.0 cm. The donor sites were closed by suturing.

RESULTSAll flaps survived completely. Patients were followed up for 6 to 36 months. The color, texture, and appearance of all flaps were satisfactory. At last follow-up, distances of two-point discrimination of flaps ranged from 9 to 13 mm. The dorsal extension and palmar flexion functions of wrist were satisfactory. The results of function evaluation of 7 wrists were excellent in 6 cases and good in 1 case according to the tentative standards for the evaluation of upper extremity function of Society of Hand Surgery of Chinese Medical Association. A linear scar was formed at the donor site.

CONCLUSIONSThe reverse bi-pedicle posterior interosseous artery perforator flap, with advantages of flexible design, easy to achieve, less injury to donor site, and reliable blood supply, etc., is another choice for repairing skin and soft tissue defects over the wrist.

Burns ; Cicatrix ; Humans ; Perforator Flap ; blood supply ; Range of Motion, Articular ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; methods ; Skin ; Skin Transplantation ; methods ; Soft Tissue Injuries ; surgery ; Surgical Flaps ; blood supply ; Tendon Injuries ; Treatment Outcome ; Ulnar Artery ; Wound Healing ; Wrist Injuries ; surgery

OBJECTIVE： To investigate the clinical distribution and drug resistance of pathogenic bacteria of bloodstream infection in Zigong area， and to provide reference for the diagnosis and treatment of bloodstream infection in the region. METHODS： The blood culture positive strains and drug susceptibility results of 3 third-class comprehensive hospital of Zigong district during Jan.-Dec. 2017 were collected. Using Escherichia coli ATCC25922， Staphylococcus aureus ATCC25923， Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC27853， Streptococcus pneumoniae ATCC49619 as quality control bacteria， clinical distribution and drug resistance of pathogens of bloodstream infection were analyzed by using WHONET 5.6 and SPSS 19.0 software. RESULTS： A total of 879 strains of bacteria were isolated， including 212 strains of Gram-positive bacteria （24.1％） and 667 strains of Gram-negative bacteria （75.9％）. Top 5 bacteria were E. coli （50.7％）， Klebosiella pneumoniae （10.2％）， Staphylococcus aureus （6.5％）， S. epidermidis （3.2％） and S. pneumoniae （2.6％）， respectively. The age and gender distribution of pathogenic bacteria was 88.5％ in the population over 40 years old， and the scale of male to female was 1.15 ∶ 1. Drug resistance of common Gram-positive bacteria showed that S. aureus， Coagulase negative staphylococcus， Enterococcus faecalis， Enterococcus faecium and S. pneumoniae resistant to vancomycin and linezolid were not isolated； the detection rates of MRSA and MRCN were 15.8％ and 64.2％， respectively. E. faecium was more resistant to common antibiotics than E. faecalis. Drug resistance rate of E. faecalis to penicillin and ampicillin was 0， and penicillin-resistant S. pneumoniae was not detected. The drug resistance of common Gram-negative bacteria showed that E. coli and K. pneumoniae resistant to ertapenem were not isolated. The drug resistance of two bacteria to amikacin， cefotetan， cefepime， piperacillin/tazobactam and imipenem were lower （＜10％）， among which the detection rates of ESBLs-producing stain were 42.2％ and 24.4％； detection rate of ESBLs-producing stain to common antibiotics was higher than that of non-producing ESBLs stain. The resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii was higher than that of P. aeruginosa to common antibiotics， and the resistant rates to imipenem were 68.8％ and 13.6％， respectively. And amikacin-resistant or tobramycin-resistant P. aeruginosa were not isolated. CONCLUSIONS： The bloodstream infection is mainly caused by Enterobacteriaceae in Zigong area， and the drug resistance of A. baumannii is serious. It is necessary to strengthen the hospital infection control and management.

Objective　To explore the clinical value of ultrasonic detection of carotid artery as well as LDH,FA and IL-6 levels in evaluating the progress of acute cerebral infarction.Methods　One hundred and six patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI group) and 110 patients without cerebral infarction in the control group were collected from January 2017 to July 2018 in our hospital.The results of LDH,FA,IL-6 and carotid ultrasound were collected for statistical analysis.Results　The levels of serum LDH,FA and IL-6 in ACI group were (254.56±62.87)U/L,(7.63±4.13)ng/ml,(88.35±13.56)ng/L,the levels of serum LDH and IL-6 were higher than those in control group (P<0.05),the levels of serum FA were lower than those in control group (P<0.05),the incidence of plaque and carotid stenosis in ACI group was significantly higher than those in control group (P<0.05),and the incidence of carotid artery stenosis in ACI group was significantly higher than that in control group (P<0.05).The most common type of atherosclerotic plaque was heterogeneous echo plaque,the incidence of which was higher than that of the control group (P<0.05),and the incidence of low echo plaque was higher than that of the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion　Compared with the control group,the serum levels of LDH,FA,and IL-6 were abnormal in the ACI group.Carotid artery ultrasonography showed carotid intima thickening,unevenness,reduced inner diameter,and plaque formation,indicating that the carotid artery was detected by ultrasound.The combination of performance characteristics combined with blood LDH,FA,IL-6 levels has a certain clinical value in the evaluation of the progression of acute cerebral infarction.

Objective To investigate the effect of lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) on apoptosis and autophagic death in primary cultured hippocampal neurons after oxygen glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R) injury.Methods Primary cultured hippocampal neurons were exposed to OGD/R.The cells were randomly divided into 5 groups:control group,OGD/R group,and OGD/R+LBP groups (15,30 and 60 μg/mL LBP).The cell viability was assessed by MTT assay.The cell damage was evaluated through detecting the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release rate.Apoptosis rate was detected by TUNEL,and cleaved Caspase-3 was identified by immunofluorescence staining.Protein expression was detected by Western blotting.Results As compared with the control group,OGD/R group had significantly decreased cell viability (P＜0.05);and significantly increased cell viability and decreased LDH release rate were noted in the LBP (15,30 and 60 μg/mL) treatment groups as compared with those in the OGD/R group (P＜0.05).The 60 μg/mL LBP treatment group had significantly smaller number of TUNEL-positive cells than the OGD/R group(P＜0.05).Immunofluorescence staining and Western blotting both revealed that 60 μg/mL LBP treatment group had significantly decreased Beclinl level and ratio of cleaved Caspase-3/Caspase-3 and ratio of microtubule-associated protein light chain (LC)3 Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ,and statistically increased p62 level and ratio of Bcl-2/Bax as compared with OGD/R group (P＜0.05).Conclusion LBP treatment protects primary hippocampal neurons from OGD/R injury via inhibiting apoptosis and autophagic cell death.

The extremely low bioavailability of oral paclitaxel (PTX) mainly due to the complicated gastrointestinal environment, the obstruction of intestinal mucus layer and epithelium barrier. Thus, it is of great significance to construct a coordinative delivery system which can overcome multiple intestinal physicochemical obstacles simultaneously. In this work, a high-density PEGylation-based glycocholic acid-decorated micelles (PTX@GNPs) was constructed by a novel polymer, 9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl-polyethylene glycocholic acid (Fmoc-PEG-GCA). The Fmoc motif in this polymer could encapsulate PTX via π‒π stacking to form the core of micelles, and the low molecular weight and non-long hydrophobic chain of Fmoc ensures the high-density of PEG. Based on this versatile and flexible carriers, PTX@GNPs possess mucus trapping escape ability due to the flexible PEG, and excellent intestine epithelium targeting attributed to the high affinity of GCA with apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter. The in vitro and in vivo results showed that this oral micelle could enhance oral bioavailability of PTX, and exhibited similar antitumor efficacy to Taxol injection via intravenous route. In addition, oral PTX@GNPs administered with lower dosage within shorter interval could increase in vivo retention time of PTX, which supposed to remodel immune microenvironment and enhance oral chemotherapy efficacy by synergistic effect.